Reply to "Provamo.com Pantera Registry"

I found Chuck's site difficult too, I asked him to help me get started, and he did.

I rely on Chuck's registry and Peter Havlik's registry as resources for the assistance Pantera International provides. I am deeply grateful for Chuck's effort. Thank you Mr. Melton.

My thoughts on the subject.

De Tomaso automobiles and those of us who have invested money in them NEEDED a registry, just like every other community of collector car owners. It goes hand in hand with the cars becoming a valuable commodity.

De Tomaso cars were once the red-headed step children of the Italian car market. But I have witnessed De Tomaso cars becoming collectable Italian sports cars; the public's perception of the cars is changing. They are no longer the frowned-upon hybrids they once were. The demand for De Tomaso cars has risen in recent years; they have new-found desirability and respectability. What part has Chuck's registry played in this?

Selflessly investing your time, effort, money and soul into a project meant to benefit others can be a thankless job. A person does it for the personal rewards, not for the praise of others. But it can still spoil an evening when somebody criticizes you. It can also make your evening to learn your efforts are appreciated. I know many of you can relate to that in one way or another.

Alessandro De Tomaso was an independent son-of-a-gun. His cars seem to appeal to the same type of persons. Isn't it true that De Tomaso owners can argue forever whether or not the sky is blue, and never come to agreement on the issue? We are all independent sons-of-a-gun. So OF COURSE none of us are going to agree with the way Chuck operates the registry. Its in our natures not to agree! Sometimes you just gotta stand back, look at the big picture, and laugh at yourself.

You're a great bunch of guys and gals.